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Subject: Re: NG Blackbeard adaptation Author: Sue G. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 10:00:31 03/22/06 Wed In reply to: Susan 's message, "NG Blackbeard adaptation" on 16:57:16 03/13/06 Mon I did see the History Channel documentary on Monday night. It was about the possible discovery of the wreck of the Queen Anne's Revenge off of the coast of North Carolina (near Beaufort). In conclusion, they still are not sure that they have found it. There could be a combination of a couple of wrecks down there so they still are not sure that it is actually Blackbeard's ship. It was an interesting program. Just a comment: In the recreations they used a handsome actor to play Blackbeard. However, they could have put a fuller beard on him with the braids and bows attached. All of the pictures, paintings, drawings, etc..of Blackbeard have always depicted him with a full braided beard. It just would have made it seem more real for them to do the same. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: NG Blackbeard adaptation Author: Trisha [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 23:03:24 03/28/06 Tue Hello Everyone, I watched the NG special on Blackbeard several times, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought that the narration was nicely done. I agree that the main action of the film and Purefoy appeared a little sedate, but other than that, it was a good film. By the way, even though I'm partial to Robert Newton's portrayal of Blackbeard, I would really love to see a new adaptation of Blackbeard on the big screen. Even though not much is known about his early life, I think his last two years are on earth were very exciting and could make for an interesting film. What do you guys think? Your friend, Trisha :) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: NG Blackbeard adaptation Author: Dan [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:13:59 04/05/06 Wed I agree Trisha. A new big screen version of Blackbeard would be great though the actor playing him would have some mighty large shoes to fill. Given the popularity of recent pirate flicks with Johnny Depp, etc., seems the time is ripe for a movie on Blackbeard. Any thoughts on who could play the lead role? Perhaps someone unknown. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: NG Blackbeard adaptation Author: Susan [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 04:04:04 04/10/06 Mon There was a time I'd have said Alan Rickman would be perfect for the part (in fact, I see many similarities between the personalities of Blackbeard and Rasputin, who Rickman portrayed so memorably in that HBO movie a few years back). Alas, however (dare I say it?), I think he's even looking a bit, uh (how can I put this delicately?) "distinguished" lately to play Snape in the Harry Potter movies--the character's only supposed to be in his 30s, and Alan's just turned 60 ... *NOT*, let me emphasize just in case anybody who makes HP casting decisions is listening, that I think the part should be recast; au contraire: he's *the* reason I go to see the Harry Potter movies in the first place! (Well, him and now Tim Spall and Ralph Fiennes and, uh ... what's the topic again??) Anyway, there's only one young actor I can think of on the scene today with the versatility, talent, and full-on charisma to portray Blackbeard; in fact, I've mentioned on another forum that I think he'd be perfect for the part, and several people heartily concurred he'd make a great pirate: Michael Sheen. He did a perfect caricature of an outrageous (yet endearing) punk rocker in "Laws of Attraction," while many people find his charismatic portrayal of arch-vampire Lucien in "Underworld" to be the most memorable performance in the film. He also got rave reviews for his unbridled stage performance as Caligula. (How I wish I could have seen that!) What do you think? Anybody else here familiar with Michael Sheen's work? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: NG Blackbeard adaptation Author: Trisha [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 22:32:26 04/11/06 Tue Susan, We share the same sentiments regarding Alan Rickman. Mr. Rickman has been one of my favorite actors for a very long time (Sense and Sensibility, Robin Hood, Rasputin, etc.), and one of the main reasons I like watching the Harry Potter films (*smiles*). By the way, I think Michael Sheen would make a terrific Blackbeard. I love his role in Underworld. As Dan posted earlier, I think the time is right for a big screen adaptation of Blackbeard. (We can hope and keep our fingers crossed that one day it will happen.) ;-) Your friend, Trisha :) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]